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  1. 01
    Korea arrival checklistVerify visa or K-ETA status, submit the correct arrival and quarantine forms, declare restricted goods and save the first-hour plan offline.
  2. 02
    AREX, airport bus or taxi from Incheon?Choose the best Incheon Airport to Seoul transfer by terminal, arrival time, luggage and the final walk to your exact accommodation.
  3. 03
    Where to stay in Seoul for a first visitCompare Hongdae, Myeongdong, Jongno and Gangnam by airport access, late nights and the journeys you will repeat.
  4. 04
    Cards, cash and foreign-friendly ATMsPay in Korea with two cards, a small won reserve and a realistic plan for ATMs, small vendors and domestic bank-transfer requests.
  5. 05
    eSIM, SIM or pocket Wi-Fi in KoreaChoose a Korea connection by phone compatibility, Korean-number needs, activation rules and how your group will actually travel.
  6. 06
    Seoul subway for first-time visitorsBuy the right ticket, board in the correct direction, transfer without leaving the paid area and reach the useful exit without trusting a route time blindly.

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